| Description |
xii, 708 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
1. Exercise Physiology and Exercise Benefits / Edward J. Shahady -- 2. The Role of the Sports Medicine Physician in the Community / John F. Duff -- 3. Preparticipation Evaluation of the School Athlete / Karl B. Fields -- 4. Head Injuries in Sports / Abraham Mintz and Zev David Nijensohn -- 5. Neck Injuries in Sports / Stuart C. Belkin -- 6. On-Site Assessment of Eye Injuries: Can the Athlete Return to Play? / Michael Easterbrook -- 7. The Chest and Thorax / Gregory Tuttle -- 8. The Abdomen / Gregory Tuttle -- 9. Back Injuries in Sports / Larry B. Lipscomb -- 10. Shoulder Injuries in Sports / Timothy N. Taft -- 11. Elbow Injuries in Sports / Louis C. Almekinders -- 12. The Wrist / Donald K. Bynum, Jr. -- 13. The Hand and Fingers / Donald K. Bynum, Jr. -- 14. Pelvis, Hip, and Thigh Injuries in Sports / Eric T. Shapiro -- 15. The Knee / John C. Richmond -- 16. Ankle Injuries in Sports / M. Patrice Eiff -- 17. Injuries of the Lower Leg, Between the Knee and Ankle / Richard M. Wilk |
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18. The Foot / Michael Petrizzi -- 19. Heat Illness / Karl Watts and Gertjan Mulder -- 20. Three Common Medical Problems in Sports / Karl B. Fields -- 21. Exercise in Persons with Cardiovascular Disease / Randal J. Thomas and Richard Wei -- 22. Nutritional Concerns in Sports Medicine / Judy Goffi, Johanna Dwyer and Miriam Nelson -- 23. Women Athletes: Unique Issues / Donna I. Meltzer -- 24. Wilderness Medicine / James S. Kramer and Richard R. Ehinger -- 25. Drug Abuse in Sports / William E. Moats -- 26. Sports Psychology and the Injured Athlete / R. Kelly Crace and Charles J. Hardy -- 27. Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs / Timothy J. Ives |
| Summary |
Edited by a primary care physician and an orthopedic surgeon, Sports Medicine for Primary Care is the definitive source on sports medicine and sports injuries. This new book has been written specifically for primary care physicians and trainees and orthopedic sports physicians interested in medical problems in athletes. This comprehensive reference provides the information that is needed to form a quick diagnosis and begin treatment or refer the patient to a specialist. The book describes the common and rare injuries by anatomic region and includes a discussion of the physical examination and patient history. Diagnostic testing is covered and nonsurgical treatment is emphasized. This reference is well illustrated, with over 250 original drawings and 95 photographs, providing the most up-to-date discussion of sports medicine. This volume is a useful reference and study aid for CAQ and other sports medicine examinations |
| Analysis |
Sports Medicine |
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Sports Medicine |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Primary health care.
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Sports injuries.
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Sports medicine.
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Athletic Injuries.
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Primary Health Care.
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Sports Medicine.
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Athletic Injuries.
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Primary Health Care.
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Sports Medicine.
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| Genre/Form |
Catalogs.
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| Author |
Richmond, John C.
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Shahady, Edward J.
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| LC no. |
95032073 |
| ISBN |
0865423482 |
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